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New bushfire prediction technology aims to help frontline emergency teams
Australia has developed nationally consistent bushfire modelling and prediction technology aimed at boosting support for frontline fire crews.
Key points:
- New technology can help predict the course of bushfires hours ahead of time
- The CSIRO says the data will help emergency planners and frontline firefighters
- The Spark system can rapidly produce nationally consistent bushfire information
The new Spark Operational bushfire simulation technology has been developed by the CSIRO and the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC).
When fully operational, the bushfire predictions will be used by fire and emergency services agencies across Australia.
Currently, emergency planners and frontlines crews can be hindered by varying approaches…
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